2024 Kia EV6 vs. 2025 Kia Telluride Review

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2024 Kia
EV6

MSRP*: $42,600 to $61,600
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2025 Kia
Telluride

MSRP*: $36,390 to $53,685
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MPG - City Info not available 18 - 20 MPG
MPG - Hwy Info not available 23 - 26 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 50.2 ft3 87.0 ft3
Engine
  • 167-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 225-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 320-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 576-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 291-hp, 3.8-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 167 - 576 hp 291 hp
Towing Capacity 2,300 lbs 5,000 - 5,500 lbs
Exterior Length 184.3 - 184.8 in 196.9 in
Exterior Width 74.0 - 74.4 in 78.3 in
Leg Room Front 42.4 in
Rear 39.0 in
Front 41.4 in
Rear 42.4 in
Head Room Front 36.8 - 39.6 in
Rear 38.0 in
Front 39.5 - 40.9 in
Rear 38.8 - 40.2 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Kia Telluride than in the Kia EV6, due to its greater head- and legroom. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Kia EV6 and the Kia Telluride.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The Kia EV6 is somewhat more expensive than the Kia Telluride.

Dimensions
Since the Kia EV6 is much slimmer than the Kia Telluride, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the Kia EV6, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Kia Telluride.

Handling
The Kia EV6 has the same turning radius as the Kia Telluride, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Kia Telluride is clearly the choice over the Kia EV6 for pulling heavy loads. The Kia EV6 has a little more horsepower than the Kia Telluride.

Powertrain
The Kia EV6 has much lower torque than the Kia Telluride, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
The Kia EV6 has less seating than the Kia Telluride, making the Kia Telluride the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Kia EV6 has significantly less cargo capacity than the Kia Telluride.